St Cuthbert’s Swallet is locked and access is controlled by the Bristol Exploration Club on behalf of the land owners using a warden system. Changing facilities and showers at the Belfry. For more information on the cave see the St Cuthbert’s Report
To request a trip, please either click on the button or write to the Cuthbert’s Secretary, Bristol Exploration Club, The Belfry, Wells Road, Priddy, Somerset enclosing an SAE. Please aim to give around 6 weeks’ notice.
Cavers belonging to clubs with St Cuthbert's Swallet guest leaders should apply to their own club secretary.
Luke Edwards, Ben Holstead, Anya Keatley, Rich Smith, Stuart Gardiner, Pete Glanvill, Martin Grass, Peter Hellier, Tim Large, Faye Litherland, Stuart MacManus, Phil Rowsell, Estelle Sandford, Chris Smart, Nigel Taylor, Dave Turner, Hels Warren, Tony Boycott, Greg Brock.
Guest Club St. Cuthbert’s Swallet Wardens
Alison Moody (WCC), Andy Sparrow (Cheddar CC), Graham Price (Cerberus SS), James Begley (SMCC), Jeremy Gilson (MCG), Sean Howe (SMCC).
If you are interested in becoming a St. Cuthbert’s Swallet warden, please contact the BEC Committee for more information.
All cavers accessing the system must adhere to the rules below.
Caving is a fascinating recreational activity which attracts the interest of a diverse range of people and groups, who all benefit immensely from the experience.
However, some caves and some areas within them can be sensitive to human interference. By following the few simple guidelines set out in this booklet the cave environment can be conserved for future generations to enjoy.
This code is divided into two sections, one relating to general cave visits and the other relating to the exploration of a newly discovered cave or section of cave.
The Council of Southern Caving Clubs
www.cscc.org.uk
The Council of Northern Caving Clubs
www.cncc.org.uk
The Cambrian Caving Council
www.cambriancavingcouncil.org.uk
The Derbyshire Caving Association
www.thedca.org.uk
The Devon & Cornwall Underground Council
www.dcuc.org.uk
The British Caving Association is the governing body for underground exploration in the United Kingdom.
www.british-caving.org.uk
Natural England is here to conserve and enhance the natural environment, for its intrinsic value, the well being and enjoyment of people and the economic prosperity it brings.
www.naturalengland.org.uk
The Bristol Exploration Club (BEC) has adopted this policy to comply with the terms of the Protection of Children Act 1999 (PoCA), which places a broad duty of care upon all adults (and therefore upon the organisations that those adults are members of) where the abuse of children, or possible abuse of children is concerned. All children have a right to protection, and the needs of disabled children and others who may be particularly vulnerable must be taken into account. The term “children” for this purpose includes all young persons under the age of 18 years.
PoCA clearly spells out “abuse” as including “sexual”, “emotional” and “physical” abuse and also “neglect”.
Caving is a ‘risk activity’ so “neglect” in terms of caving must be taken to include ‘failure to minimise risk’ by ensuring adequate or sensible precautions are undertaken for physical safety, adequate/appropriate nutrition and protection against hypothermia, drowning, rock-fall, injury through falling, etc.
The BEC is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for club members under 18 years old and children of club members whenever they are involved in any activities organised and run by members of the club and staying at the Belfry and on away meets.
The BEC agrees to abide by the BCA’s minimum recommendations as detailed in their Child Protection Policy which is available on the BCA website (http://british-caving.org.uk).
All BEC members should be encouraged to demonstrate exemplary behaviour in order to protect themselves from false allegations. The following are common sense examples of how to create a positive culture and climate.
The following should be avoided except in emergencies. If a case arises where these situations are unavoidable, it should be with the full knowledge and consent of a BEC Committee member and/or the child's parents.
The following should never be sanctioned. You should never:
If any of the following occur you should record the incident and report this to the CPC as soon as possible. You should also ensure the parents of the child are informed:
Every effort should be made to ensure that confidentiality is maintained for all concerned. Information should be handled and disseminated on a need to know basis only. This includes the following people:
Information should be stored in a secure place with limited access to designated people, in line with data protection laws (e.g. that information is accurate, regularly updated, relevant and secure).
The BEC Committee may make an immediate decision about whether any individual accused of abuse should be temporarily suspended pending possible further police or social services enquiries.
1st Draft – 1/9/2014.
2nd Draft – 7/11/2014 Approved – 7/11/14 Last Reviewed - Next Review due – Nov 2015
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